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Finding the Big Five on safari with some unusual camera gear

Travel Kevin Armstrong -
Kevin's search for The Big Five continues on safari in Welgehoven Game Reserve with “The Small Twosome” in the Leica X Vario and Lumix FZ200.

On Safari: Chasing the Big Five with a couple of venerable fixed-lens compacts

Travel Kevin Armstrong -
In 2024, the author and family went on a South Africa safari, staying at Welgevonden Game Reserve, encountering diverse wildlife, including the Big Five, and documenting experiences with cameras.

The Regent’s Canal continued: A journey from industrial past to urban oasis

Leica Kevin Armstrong -
The Regent's Canal was built from 1816 to 1820. It was the M25 of its day, moving goods around north London. Kevin continues with part 2 of his journey following the canal.

Why I enjoy being an exception: A fish out of water in the world of Leica

Leica Wayne Gerlach -
As Wayne says "Treasure your exceptions". Even at the shallow end the images that small Leicas produce is more than enough to make you happy.

A Leica is a visual notebook: You can take everywhere

Leica Jean Perenet -
For Jean Perenet Leicas act as perfect light visual notebooks for recording life.

My life with Leica: I was hooked when my teacher produced an old brassed camera

Leica John Shingleton -
Some things in life, once discovered, can never be forgotten. Finding the world of Leica can be like that…

Leica X Vario: Ten-year-old underdog continues to confound its critics

Leica Jean Perenet -
I set my sights on the much-maligned Leica X Vario. Just 18 months ago, I traded in the Panasonic kit and carried home an almost-new X Vario…

Leica X Vario ten years on: The runt that became a star

Leica Mike Evans -
The Leica X Vario was introduced in 2013 and received a lukewarm reaction. By early 2014, many photographers were having second thoughts. This is what Macfilos had to say in January 2014...

To Mechuka — with two of Leica’s finest M-Mount lenses

Leica Farhiz  Karanjawala -
I am strapped in for the flight to Dibrugarh. Along with me for the ride are two stars from the Leica firmament stowed in the overhead bin, two of the finest M-Mount creations ⏤ the Leica 35mm Summilux-M f/1.4 and the Leica 50mm Noctilux-M f/0.95 ⏤ on their [first trip to Mechuka] in Arunachal. Tucked in with them is the Leica M11.

One Fine Day: A journey into the unknown on the border with China

Feature Articles Farhiz  Karanjawala -
Almost five years later, in 2022, the four of us reunited for a repeat trip to Mechuka. Gudi confessed that even now she gets nightmares of this near-fatal indident in 2018. Baro and Piliya hadn’t spoken about it to anyone...

Leica CL: Is this the end of the road for Leica’s journey with APS-C?

Leica Mike Evans -
The writing has been on the wall for the Leica CL for over a year. Now it is lit in neon. Sad to say, this looks like the end of the road for Leica's 12-year dalliance with the APS-C crop sensor...

Vienna paves its streets with culture. Other cities prefer asphalt

Leica Farhiz  Karanjawala -
Farhiz takes his beloved Leica X Vario on a personal tour of Vienna, one of the centres of Western culture...

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Leica launches compact Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH zoom

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Leica announces the Vario-Elmarit-SL 28-70 f/2.8 ASPH lens, a compact, lightweight standard zoom with a constant aperture, priced at £1,650, available worldwide starting June 12, 2025.

10 Years of Leica Q: A photographic revolution

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The Leica Q, introduced on 10 June 2015, revolutionized fixed-lens cameras, achieving instant success with its 24MP sensor and 28mm lens, marking a significant milestone in Leica's history.

What makes Erwin want to pick up a Leica and use it to capture memories?

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For Erwin Hartenberg a Leica is the perfect aide memoire to preserve the recollections he wishes to keep.

Absolute M Beginners: How to take the first step into Leica M ownership

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Leica M cameras can be both mythical and daunting. We take a look at what it's like for beginners to enter the world of M cameras and feel confident in their choices.

Exclusive unboxing of Leica M Edition 70 at London’s Red Dot Cameras

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Ivor Cooper of Red Dot Cameras unboxes the limited Leica M Edition 70, a collectors' set including a rare camera and accessories, celebrating both craftsmanship and the art of camera collecting.

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Sigma announce a unique 20-200mm zoom and two outstanding primes for L-Mount

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Sigma continues to push the lens performance envelope for L-Mount users, with the all-you-need 20-200mm zoom, the low light specialist 35mm f/1.2, and the 3-dimensional rendering 135mm f/1.4

DxO announces updates for PhotoLab, PureRaw and FilmPack

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DxO announces updates to PhotoLab, PureRaw, support for new cameras and lenses, and a brand-new version of DxO FilmPack

Viltrox becomes the tenth member of the expanding L-Mount Alliance

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The L-Mount Alliance welcomes Viltrox to the growing family of ten partners whose collaboration is advancing the technology of the L-mount standard.

Fujikina photography festival comes to London in September 2025

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The Fujikina photography festival in London will take place on two weekends in September 2025, featuring talks, workshops, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences for photography enthusiasts at multiple venues…

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The making of Glas has taken seventeen years of painstaking work by Andrew Tobin to deliver his homage to the Isle of Skye. It was well worth the wait.

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